NCIt synonyms : Pagets Disease (Bone); Paget's Disease; Paget's Disease of Bone; Osseous Paget's Disease; Paget's Disease of the Bone; Bone Paget's Disease; Bone Paget s Disease;
NCIt related terms : Paget disease of bone; osteitis deformans;
NCIt definition : A disease of bone that initially results in the excessive resorption of bone (by osteoclasts)
followed by the replacement of normal bone marrow with vascular and fibrous tissue.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A chronic condition in which both the breakdown and regrowth of bone are
increased. Paget disease of bone occurs most frequently in the pelvic and leg bones,
skull, and lower spine. It is most common in older individuals, and may lead to bone
pain, deformities, and fractures.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000350239; CDR0000350238;